How many syllables in “leave”?
1
syllable in "leave"
leave
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Word details
Syllables
1
leave
Letters
5
l · e · a · v · e
Scrabble
8
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
l1
e1
a1
v4
e1
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About the word “leave”
The word “leave” contains 1 syllable, divided as leave. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leave" have?
"leave" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "leave" into syllables?
"leave" is divided into syllables as: leave.
What is the Scrabble score for "leave"?
The Scrabble score for "leave" is 8 points.
Using “leave” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "leave" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “leave” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.